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Privacy NoticeDame Mary Berry dazzled in a blue sapphire silk gown at the National Television Awards (NTAs), demonstrating that style is ageless. The former Bake Off judge, 89, donned a floor-length dress with a chiffon bodice from independent label Damsel In A Dress, which she had previously worn 11 years ago. The TV star paired the bright blue gown with a chunky silver jewelled necklace and nude pointed pumps. “I thought I wasn’t going to buy something new because I don’t usually wear dresses everyday,” Berry revealed. “I looked in my wardrobe and I thought it would be nice to wear it again.
Mary first wore the dress 11 years ago
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“It was 11 years ago and I’m a little bit smaller. My daughter-in-law designs wedding dresses and she just turned it up so I don’t trip up as I went along.” The same dress had made headlines when she wore it to the 2013 NTAs, leading many fans to purchase the Kayleigh dress online. Berry first wore the frock in 2013 when she presented the Best Entertainment Programme award alongside her then co-star, Paul Hollywood. The striking gown accentuated Berry’s blue eyes, giving Hollywood a run for his money. Long considered a style icon for mature women’s fashion, Berry is known for her bold colour choices and vibrant printed blazers. Following her appearances on The Great British Bake Off, she singlehandedly caused a surge in sales for floral bomber jackets at Zara and rose emblazoned blazers at Whistles. Her bold and daring fashion choices prove that ageing doesn’t mean our style has to grow old too.
She looked as beautiful in the dress today as she did 11 years ago
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At the event, hosted by comedian Joel Dommett, actor Toby Jones is nominated in the drama performance category for his role as former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates, one of more than 550 claimants who have brought legal action against the Post Office. It was announced last week that the ITV drama had been awarded the NTA Impact Award for creating a “huge cultural shift”. Meanwhile, Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly will seek to extend their winning streak in the TV presenter category to a historic 23rd year. The Geordie duo is also up for best quiz game show, while I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway are nominated for the Bruce Forsyth entertainment award. This Morning will also be hoping to regain the best daytime show crown after losing it last year, amid the furore of the Phillip Schofield affair. The ITV morning programme, which is now fronted by Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley after Schofield and Holly Willoughby both left in 2023, will compete against reigning winners The Repair Shop along with The Chase, Loose Women and Deal Or No Deal. Netflix hit Baby Reindeer and its lead actress Jessica Gunning are up for the new drama and performance gongs. It will broadcast live on Wednesday from 8pm on ITV1and ITVX.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnMary BerryPaul HollywoodThe Great British Bake OffNational Television Awards
